Emma saw a ghost!

  Gu Huaizhong fought against the Rouran people for half his life, from being a soldier to becoming Duke Dingyuan. He killed countless Rouran people with his own hands and was deeply hated by them.

  As soon as he saw the faces of those two masked men in black, his heart sank.

  If Gu Siyang and Gu Siyu really fell into the hands of the Rouran assassin, I'm afraid it's a case of more harm than good.

  He struggled to steady his mind, not letting himself fall, and with one hand grasping the cold tree trunk, he said to the guard beside him, "You go deliver a message to the lady. I'll continue searching." He would dig three feet into the ground if that's what it took to find the person.

  He bent down to take a look at the two dead men in black, who had died from poisoning. They had been hit by an unknown dark weapon, and their wounds had turned black. However, the dark weapon had been removed, making it impossible to identify what it was. It seemed like a flying needle from the wound, but if not for the large area of black purple around the wound, it would have been difficult to find the location of the needle hole.

  Two guards received Gu Huai's order and flew back to the inn. They told Liang about what they had just seen and heard.

  Gu Yuqiu was also present, and Liang didn't avoid her. The more Gu Yuqiu listened, the deeper her eyebrows furrowed.

  In her previous life, she hadn't experienced these things. It made her feel really strange, was it because of her rebirth that completely changed the course of events that were supposed to happen, and allowed things that shouldn't have happened to occur?

  She tried hard to recall her experiences from her past life.

  After the great defeat of Rouran, it was indeed a case of "the thief's heart not dying", and after several years of silence, they again marched south, so Du Xia had the opportunity to build her achievements. However, at that time in the capital city, she had not heard about Rouran openly plundering the nobles of Qi, especially since those kidnapped were her nominal younger brother and sister.

  It has been just over a year since the Rouran's great defeat, and they should not have fully recovered yet, so they shouldn't be acting rashly.

  For years, the war with Rouran has been fierce, and both Qi and Rouran have suffered heavy losses. Even the current Emperor was once kidnapped by Rouran, but fortunately, his cheap father rescued him, which is why he became a marquis.

  Could it be true that Rouran is targeting the Hou Mansion with a kidnapping? The border is on the verge of collapse.

  On the surface, it's about the past. After all, the Rouran people hated Gu Yuqiu's grandfather and father the most in the Great Qi. Her grandfather guarded the border for 20 years, preventing the Rouran cavalry from advancing south. After her grandfather's death, although the Liang family army dispersed, Gu Huai Zhong continued to guard for another five years, ruining countless good things for the Rouran people. This is a case of national hatred and family feud combined. It can be said that it was reasonable for the Rouran people to send someone to kidnap Gu Huai Zhong's children.

  But Gu Yuqie always felt a bit strange, specifically what was strange, she couldn't say for the time being.

  Liáng shì bìng fēi yībān de guì nǚ, bì jìng shì chūshēn jiàng mén de, yù dào zhè zhǒng shìqíng xiān kāishǐ shì luàn le yīxià, dànshì hěn kuài jiù zhen dìng xià lái.

  She thought for a moment, ordered Chun Xing to bring paper and pen, wrote a letter, handed it to Zhao Wu. Let him find a reliable house servant to send back to the capital immediately, hand it over to Li Niangniang.

  Gu Yuqiu didn't even have time to read what was written on the letter, she was now struggling with whether or not to go find Yun Ke.

  When Yun Ke saved her, although she couldn't see but could hear what Yun Ke used to injure those two people. Zhao Wu came back and said that the two black-clothed men had died from poisoning, wasn't it because of the hidden weapon launched by Yun Ke? According to Yun Ke's personality in his previous life, he would probably go check it out, Zhao Wu also said there were signs of a fight in the woods, if the person who fought with those two black-clothed men was Yun Ke, maybe he would have discovered something.

  Gu Siyang and Gu Siyu were lost while following their mother, if Liu knew about it, I don't know what kind of trouble would be stirred up. In any case, the top priority is to find the missing younger brother and sister first.

  But... ...it's really hard for Gu Yuqiu to take the initiative to find Yun Ke.

  Gu Yuqie clenched her teeth and did a lot of psychological construction before saying to Liang Shi, "Mother, don't worry first, Father is already looking for them. Eldest brother and third sister don't seem like unlucky people, they should be able to turn bad luck into good fortune." In her previous life, Gu Siyang had become the Marquis of Dingyuan before she died, and Gu Suyu was also married well. But what happened after that, she didn't know either.

  "No, mother is still worried. Ah Nuan, you and Chun Xiang will stay at the inn, don't go anywhere. The guards here are strict, and there are two princes in charge, I believe those Rouran people won't dare to come. Mother will go out and look for your father." Liang Shi couldn't help but stand up and say to Gu Yuqiu.

  Chun Xing's martial arts skills are not low, and if one or two Rouran people come, as long as they are not top-notch masters, she should be able to handle them. Moreover, the news of the Duke of Dingyuan losing his child has already spread, and the guests in the inn are all nobles from the capital, each with their own guards and escorts, who have now all been put on high alert. The outside yamen have also surrounded the inn, making it impossible for anyone to escape. Even if the Rouran people were extremely bold, they wouldn't dare to come and cause trouble now.

  "Yes, mother, be careful." Gu Yuqie couldn't wait for Liang Shi to go out now, so she could sneak away to find Yun Ke. She didn't try to stop her, but only bowed slightly. Liang Shi had brought the guards from Jiangnan with her, all of whom were top-notch experts. As long as she didn't stray far, she would be safe. However, Gu Yuqie was still worried and grabbed onto Liang Shi's sleeve, looking pitiful.

  Li's heart softened and she bent down to pat Gu Yuqiu's head, "Don't worry, Mother is just going out for a look and will be back soon. You stay with Chun Xiang, don't be afraid."

  "En." Gu Yuqie deliberately nodded forcefully, indicating that she was not afraid. The more she did so, the less likely Liang would linger outside for too long and the smaller the chance of danger occurring.

  She saw Liang out of the door and then said to Chun Xing, "Sister Chun Xing, I have something to ask of you."

  Chun Xing looked at Gu Yuqie with an unclear expression and asked, "Miss has something to instruct, what's the need for courtesy?"

  "I have something to go find someone, and I'd like Spring Apricot sister to accompany me, but don't tell my mother, okay?" Gu Yuqie said, shaking Spring Apricot's hand.

  Chun Xing smiled, "That depends on who Miss is looking for?" She really liked Gu Yuqie, especially after she fell into the water, she seemed to have changed into a completely different person. She was even more polite and respectful to the several madams' personal maids, which made Chun Xing and the others feel a little honored. So whatever request Gu Yuqie put forward, as long as it wasn't too excessive, they would all agree to it.

  "I want to go find the Seventh Prince Yun Ke," Gu Yuqie said in a low voice by Chun Xiang's ear, "but I don't want others to know. Can you take me in secretly?" Her small hand pointed to the backyard.

  "Xing An was startled, 'Why does the young lady want to find the Seventh Imperial Prince?'"

  "There's something I need to ask him. In less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the guards at his door will change shifts." Gu Yuqie said, "There are three hidden guards in front of and behind that house, come take a look." After saying this, she didn't care whether Chun Xiang was willing or not, directly pulling her to the window, opening it, and pointing out the positions of the hidden guards.

  Chun Xing's jaw almost dropped to the ground in shock, her martial arts skills were good but she didn't even notice that there were six hidden guards lurking behind the house, it wasn't until Gu Yuqiu pointed it out that Chun Xing noticed, and indeed those places seemed to have people hiding.

  "Miss, how did you know?" Chun Xing asked with wide eyes.

  This... Having entangled with him for so long in her past life, how could she not even know these things? Back then, she had gone to great lengths just to get close to Yun Ke.

  She had always wanted to stay away from him in this life, but couldn't help running into him again and again, now she even had to take the initiative to find him, it's really getting more and more decadent.

  Gu Yuqie thought of this and her face turned gloomy.

  "Never mind, I just know." Gu Yuqie was too lazy to explain more to Chun Xing, "Can you take down those six dark guards?"

  "It's difficult." Chun Xing looked at the terrain and shook her head, "I'm afraid it can't be done."

  "That's it. Just knock down the guard at the door, but if I force my way into his room and those six hidden guards make a move, I'm afraid I'll be in for a bit of trouble." Gu Yuqiu said, rubbing her chin.

  "Why doesn't Miss go and ask for an audience in a straightforward manner?" Chun Xing asked, puzzled.

  Huh? Gu Yuqie was taken aback, and then burst out laughing... What's wrong with her mindset? Why does she become a mess whenever she encounters Yun Ke? She could have just openly asked to see him, but the next day there would probably be rumors again. But at this point, so be it if there are rumors.

  "Then let's go and ask for an audience openly." Gu Yuqie made a ghostly face at Chun Xing, then pulled her hand down the stairs.

  At this time, most of the people in the inn had already finished their meals and were resting in their rooms. The Dingyuan Hou Mansion had lost a child, and all the other mansions had closed their doors tightly, carefully guarding them, so naturally there was no one walking around outside.

  This actually helped Gu Yuqiu, she and Chun Xing walked all the way, except for patrolling officials, they didn't meet anyone else.

  Gu Yuqie and Chun Xing arrived at the back courtyard, but were stopped by the guards at the entrance. Chun Xing went forward to explain the situation, and the guard went in to ask for instructions. Not long after, he came out and said to Gu Yuqie, "The Seventh Prince has an invitation, but this young lady is not allowed to enter. The prince said that only Miss Gu from the Gu family can enter."

  Chun Xing's eyebrows furrowed, as the lady had instructed her not to let her leave Gu Yuqian. However, being by the side of the Seventh Prince should be safe for the young miss.

  Gu Yuqiu also gave Chun Xing a comforting glance, letting her wait here, and then walked in herself.

  In the backyard, a fake mountain and flower wall separated the two sides. One side lived Yun Yi, and the other side lived Yun Ke. The guard led Gu Yuqie to a house on the left and reported inside, then Gu Yuqie heard the voice she was most familiar with: "Come in."

  Gu Yuqiu took a deep breath, pushed open the door and walked in. She thought she would be flustered, but unexpectedly she was very calm. What's there to be nervous about? Yun Ke had also been reborn, so he knew all her secrets. In front of him, she didn't need to pretend anymore.

  It's actually good, Gu Yuqie thought she couldn't face Yun Ke, but when it really came to the point of desperation, she was no longer afraid.

  Yun Ke was still wearing the same black long gown as before, only the golden crown on his head had been removed. His raven hair shone with a dark luster under the candlelight, making his skin look even whiter than snow, and his eyebrows and eyes seemed cold and clear. When Gu Yuqie came in, he had already put down the book in his hand and was leaning comfortably on a taishi chair covered with animal hide, propping himself up with one hand on the armrest, supporting his head, and looking at Gu Yuqie with a tilted face.

  That little guy couldn't help himself and came looking for it sooner than he had anticipated.

  She had changed into a bright red dress, and Yun Ke had seen countless women wear red shirts, but none of them could interpret that color as vividly and lively as Gu Yuqiu. Even though she was still young, the color still set off her cuteness with an indescribable brilliance.

  "I have seen His Highness, the Seventh Prince." Gu Yuqie followed the rules and bowed her head.

  Uh, time passed bit by bit, and the person sitting in the armchair didn't make a sound, just letting her squat like that. Gu Yuqiu is practicing martial arts every day now, let alone squatting for this short period of time, even if she were to do horse-riding stance for an hour, she wouldn't blush or get excited.

  "I've seen His Highness, the Seventh Prince." If nothing was wrong, she could have continued to drag it out with him, but now she couldn't afford to waste any more time, so she loudly repeated herself once again.

  It's still quiet, without a sound.

  "What's going on now, still making a fuss! Gu Yuqie was really angry this time. 'I've met the Seventh Prince, I'm Gu Yuqie, and I have something to ask you, please tell me the truth!' She quickly finished speaking, then raised her head and stared at Yun Ke with sparkling eyes, who remained motionless in his previous posture."

  "Get up." Yun Ke slowly moved his lips and said coldly. "Miss Gu, what brings you here so late?"

  All you know is pretending!

  "Your Highness, the Seventh Prince, I'd like to ask if those two men in black died at your hands. Did you fight with them after chasing after them? Were they really from Rouran and using Rouran's weapons and martial arts?" Gu Yuqie asked rapidly.

  Yun Ke raised her slender fingers to pull up the scattered strands of hair on her shoulders, wrapping them around her fingers and playing with them. She looked at Gu Yuqiu with a hint of a smile but didn't say anything.

  Gu Yuqie really wanted to kick Yun Ke flying. What time was it already? He still had that expression, didn't he know that this side was already anxious and worried?

  If it weren't for considering that the two people's combat values were too far apart, and there were six dark guards lurking around him, Gu Yuqiu would have really kicked him over.

  "What's with the black clothes?" Yun Ke raised an eyebrow and asked lightly.

  I'm going!!! You're really something!

  "It was just now at Chenghuang Temple, those two that Your Highness chased away." Gu Yuqie said hastily.

  "Oh? Really?" Yun Ke tilted her head, still twirling her hair around her fingers.

  Damn it

  "Has Your Highness come down with amnesia?" Gu Yuqie also lost her patience and her tone turned cold.

  "What is amnesia?" Yun Ke still had that dead expression, his eyes fixed intently on Gu Yuqiu.

  "Your Highness, my younger sister and brother have all disappeared. Those two men in black also wanted to abduct me, but it was Your Highness who chased them away and saved me. Since Your Highness has already saved me once, I, Gu Yuqiu, dare to ask you a question, please answer truthfully."

  Yun Ke's eyes dimmed slightly, she was actually staring directly at Ji's eyes, she had been dodging before, but now it seemed like she was no longer afraid of him.

  He was a little happy, but also a little disappointed. She was so close to him that he could have pulled her back into his arms with just one move, but he didn't do it by the well before and he wasn't going to do it now. Reborn, he still had to climb back up to that position, even though some things were already very different from before.

  As for Gu Yuqie, in his previous life after her death, he indeed missed her for many years. When he confirmed that she also had memories of their past life like him, he thought about it for a long time and wondered if he should distance himself from her just like in the previous life. However, he found that he couldn't go back to the feelings he had in his previous life.

  Let things be natural. He thought so, but still couldn't help but pay more attention to her.

  "You also know you were saved by me." Yun Ke said calmly, "It seems like you've forgotten something?"

  What? Gu Yuqie was taken aback, what had she forgotten?

  Gu Yu Kui stared at him foolishly, her small mouth slightly open, and Yun Ke's mood seemed to have improved a bit in an instant. She was quite cute when she wasn't being fierce.

  "If you can't even say thank you, then I don't need to answer your question." Yun Ke raised his hand, "You can leave." He slightly turned his head away.

  This stupid woman! Really foolish and clumsy! Deserved to burn herself to death in her past life.

  "Wait!" Gu Yuqie habitually rushed over and hugged his arm, saying urgently. "I haven't finished speaking yet. Don't rush me out first."

  As soon as the words were spoken, the two people in the room were stunned.

  In her past life... It seemed she often did this, Yun Ke's eyes slightly drooped as she gazed at the arm embracing her, her gaze dim. Every time he was impatient and chased her away, she would hold onto his arm like this. Only now she was still young, hanging from his arm like a little dog.

  I'm going! I'm used to it! Gu Yuqie hugged his arm and was stunned for a moment, then she quickly threw his arm away like she had been scalded.

  "Never mind. You have the right not to answer. And you don't have an obligation to tell me those things." Gu Yuqie hastily retreated two steps, steadied herself, and bowed her knees again, "Your humble servant has disturbed Your Highness's rest, thank you for saving my life, I think that Your Highness is magnanimous and noble, so I won't ask for any reward. So I'll take my leave now." After finishing speaking, she was about to get up and leave.

  Is it just going to end like this? It wasn't like this in my past life.

  Yun Ke's heart skipped a beat, and he felt his chest tighten up again.

  Does she think that by just saying a few words, I won't come to her for an explanation? Is this what they mean by magnanimity and noble integrity? Has she given up so quickly?

  It's really funny, and she doesn't even care who she's dealing with.

  Just as her hand was about to touch the door bolt, Yun Ke suddenly let out a low growl: "Halt!"

  Gu Yuqie shrunk her neck and subconsciously turned back, only to see Yun Ke's dark eyes flashing with a hidden undercurrent. Oh no, he was going to get angry.

  For goodness' sake, if we don't run now, when will we?

  Gu Yuqie regretted it in her heart, she had long known that he was a narrow-minded and vengeful man, why did she still come to provoke him! It's really the rhythm of brain water.

  Gu Yuqiu decided to pretend to be deaf, wanting to open the door and run out, Yun Yi was just next door, he couldn't possibly startle Yun Yi.

  He must have been afraid that others would know about his previous rescue, otherwise he wouldn't have run away before the others arrived.

  When Gu Yuqie was just one step away from success, Yun Ke's figure had already flashed to the side of Gu Yuqie, who was hungry. He used a speed that almost made Gu Yuqie dizzy to close the door that had been opened halfway again, and then pulled Gu Yuqie back to the center of the room by her collar.

  I'm going! Is it because the long legs are bullying the short ones? You wait and see! Gu Yuqie's little short legs couldn't reach the ground, and could only flail about helplessly in mid-air.

  "Want to leave?" Yun Ke pressed Gu Yuqie onto the chair he had made earlier, then leaned down and used his arms to prop himself up on the armrests, trapping Gu Yuqie in the center of the chair. He glared at her, "Where are things that easy!"

  The person who could walk away after provoking him was absolutely not Gu Yuqie.

  "Your Highness, the Seventh Prince, please don't be so angry, okay?" Gu Yuqie knew she couldn't run away anymore, so she changed her tone to a pleading one, using the soft and sweet voice that ten-year-old children often have, then blinked her big eyes and looked at Yun Ke pitifully. Yes, she was acting cute.

  She's already disgusted to the point of vomiting, but now she still has to put on a cute and innocent face. Gu Yuqie feels like vomiting three liters of blood, it's not easy living this long...

  This woman changes her face faster than flipping a book? She can't be considered a woman yet, at most she's just a little girl, but her heart is still that of Gu Yuqiu from the previous life. The Gu Yuqiu from the previous life would pout, get angry, bat her eyelashes at him, and flirt with him, but never looked at him with such pitiful eyes, not even until she died did she ever beg him for anything, she had a proud bone in her body that annoyed him.

  Facing such a Gu Yuqie, Yun Ke really didn't know what to say for a moment.

  He only let out a cold hum, "Aren't you trying to find the answers to some questions? I haven't even spoken yet, why are you running?" He lightly coughed and said somewhat uncomfortably.

  What's going on?

  Gu Yuqiu was surprised to see that Yun Ke's ear roots were slightly red under the bright light in the room.

  Has she gone mad?

  Yun Ke actually blushes too!!!

  Gu Yuqie really wanted to go out and see if it was white snow or red outside.

  Then she suddenly realized, it turned out that this person was someone who yielded to softness but resisted hardness.

  As long as you flatter him and humble yourself in front of him, will he also soften up?

  No way! Isn't this Yun Ke from the previous life? Could it be that someone is impersonating him?!